Job No. 156171
- Job Title:
- Assistant or Associate Professor - Agricultural Business Management
- Employer:
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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
- Location:
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Twin Cities , MN
- Posting Date:
- 15-Aug-2025
- Description:
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About the Job
This is a nine-month, 100% time (60% extension and 40% research ) position, located in the Department of Applied Economics, Twin Cities Campus, University of Minnesota.
This position includes responsibilities for extension and research related to agricultural business management.
The successful candidate will:
Have or develop a nationally or internationally recognized research program related to U.S. agricultural business management. This program will develop and utilize agricultural data to identify and predict improved business outcomes. Advanced analytics are expected to provide improved decision making related to agricultural business systems and sustainable productivity.
Develop statewide and nationally recognized extension programs in agricultural business management and work with Center for Farm Financial Management as well as collaborate with Extension’s Agricultural Business Management educators, Minnesota State’s Farm Business Management instructors, and private sector businesses and farms.
Engage in and provide leadership for extension and research programs in agricultural business management that move the department in innovative, productive and relevant research, and educational directions.
Work with interdisciplinary research teams, drawing upon expertise in agronomy, animal science, entomology, plant pathology, soil science or other disciplines within the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences and the broader University.
Participate in securing extramural funding via USDA-NIFA submissions in addition to local granting agencies (e.g., Minnesota Department of Agriculture, commodity groups, etc.).
Contribute to efforts fostering inclusive excellence in the Department, College, University, and profession at large.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Ph.D. in agricultural economics, applied economics, economics, or related discipline.
Desired Qualifications
Rigorous training in applied microeconomic theory with a specialization in agricultural economics.
Rigorous training in applied econometrics focusing on applied microeconomics.
Evidence of high-quality research and of potential for publication in peer-reviewed field journals and general interest journals in economics and science.
Evidence of potential for excellence in extension teaching and for program leadership.
Potential for success working with multi-disciplinary research and Extension teams.
Experience working with farming communities, farmers, farm organizations, and agribusinesses in Minnesota.
Understanding of U.S. agricultural business management topics.
Experience writing successful grant proposals to governmental, non-governmental, environmental, or private sector organizations.
Evidence of working effectively with culturally diverse audiences.
Evidence of commitment to the University’s goal of creating a positive and inclusive campus climate.
Exemplary communication skills for professional and non-professional audiences.
Commitment to working collaboratively with faculty peers and advisees.
About the Department
The Department of Applied Economics (APEC) supports the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS) and the University of Minnesota’s land-grant mission through its teaching, research, and extension programs. APEC’s teaching programs include Bachelor of Science degrees in Applied Economics and Agricultural & Food Business Management, and Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Applied Economics. Its research and extension focus are broadly defined as Food Systems; Development, Growth, & Trade; Environmental & Resource Economics; and Public Sector Economics. APEC is home to several centers that strengthen its academic programs and provide opportunities for students and faculty in research, extension, outreach, and policy. Please visit APEC’s website at apec.umn.edu for further information.
CFANS’s vision is to advance Minnesota as a global leader in food, agriculture, and natural resources through extraordinary education, science-based solutions, and dynamic public engagement that nourishes people and enhances the environment in which we live. CFANS is home to 12 academic departments, including APEC, with faculty that frequently collaborate to fulfill this vision.
University of Minnesota Extension discovers science-based solutions, delivers practical education, and engages Minnesotans to build a better future.
The University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is in a diverse metropolitan area that is the home to the state capital as well as a large agribusiness and food sector. The campus is at the center of a diverse agricultural production region and supported by ten research and outreach centers located throughout the state. This proximity offers unique opportunities for stakeholder engagement to identify and address contemporary economic, business, and policy issues related to agriculture, food, environment, and natural resources.
- Contact information:
- University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
- Twin Cities, MN 55455
- United States
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